The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 183 Jessica Helps

"Why aren't you eating?" Michael mumbled through a mouthful of bread, glancing at Emily who was just sitting there, not even touching her fork.

"I'm not hungry," Emily shrugged, clearly lying.

"But you made so much food," Michael pointed out.

He was just making an observation, but Emily, feeling extra sensitive, took it the wrong way. "I'll pay you back for all this," she snapped.

Michael looked puzzled, "What are you talking about?"

"The food," Emily clarified.

"Emily, are you out of your mind?" Michael asked, bewildered.

"Yeah, I'm really messed up right now. The rumors are cleared, the stock's bouncing back, and now you think I'm a burden? Fine, I'll move out," Emily shot back, standing up to leave. Michael quickly got up and blocked her path. "When did I ever say that? Emily, stop with the moving out talk. I've been swamped and exhausted, I can't keep comforting you."

His words were straightforward and sincere. He looked at Emily, feeling a wave of helplessness wash over him.

Emily felt it too, so she stopped arguing and just watched Michael sit back down.

"Haven't the rumors been cleared up?" Emily asked, taking a few sips of juice, feeling defeated.

ignoring me and Grandpa. I can't just let that slide,"

saw him as a lion, ready to pounce. That fierce, predatory vibe

They ate breakfast in

the glass. It reminded her of Bryan. Smith Corporation was recovering, but Watson Corporation was in

two companies teamed up, Smith Corporation would get stronger with Watson's support, and Watson could use Smith's strength to bounce back. It would be a win-win, and no one would dare

"You want me

felt frustrated. "I just want you to work

Bryan made him tense. "Working with Watson means working

down his bread, wiped his mouth, and

over. Don't think about moving out.

upstairs to wash up, leaving Emily

Emily thought should vanish

"It's me, Jessica."

time to call me? Do you

Emily stared out the window at the trees and suddenly had a brilliant idea. She could get Smith Corporation and Watson Corporation to work together without bruising Michael's ego by asking Jessica for help. Jessica was

smiled and continued on the phone, "Yeah, where are you? I

me? Emily, you're the best! I'm filming in Emerald City. Unlike heartless Bryan and Michael,

hanging up, Emily got Jessica's location and

Bryan's family issues. That was good; it gave Emily